Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales

by Harms, Thelma; Clifford, Richard M.; Cryer, Debby

• ISBN13: 9780807755709
• ISBN10: 0807755702
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2014-11-15
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr
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About This Book

Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3)

ISBN: 9780807755709

The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3) is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to measure the quality of early childhood environments, focusing on the developmental needs of preschool- and kindergarten-aged children. This widely used scale evaluates both environmental provisions and teacher-child interactions, covering cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and health and safety aspects.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by early childhood educators, directors, and supervisors in preschool, kindergarten, and child care settings. It is also a valuable resource for program evaluators, state and district administrators, and researchers looking to assess the quality of early childhood environments.

History and Editions

The ECERS-3 is the third edition of the internationally recognized Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale. It was published on November 1, 2014, by Teachers College Press. This edition has been updated to include additional items assessing developmentally appropriate literacy and math activities, making it a more comprehensive tool for evaluating early childhood environments.

Author and Other Works

Thelma Harms, Richard M. Clifford, and Debby Cryer are the authors of the ECERS-3. Thelma Harms is known for her contributions to the field of early childhood education, particularly in the development of the Environment Rating Scales family of products. Richard M. Clifford has also been instrumental in advancing research-based tools for optimizing early learning environments. Debby Cryer has contributed significantly to the refinement of these scales, ensuring they remain relevant and effective.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Assessment: The ECERS-3 measures a broad range of developmental needs, including cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and health and safety aspects.
• Developmental Appropriateness: It includes additional items assessing literacy and math activities, ensuring that the scale is aligned with current educational standards.
• Reliability and Validity: The established reliability and long-term evidence of validity make this scale particularly useful for RTTT-ELC accountability and research.
• Versatility: Designed for various settings, including preschool, kindergarten, and child care classrooms, it is suitable for state and district-wide QRIS, continuous improvement, program evaluation, teacher self-evaluation, and monitoring by agency staff.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Spiral Bound: ISBN-13: 9780807755709
• Ebook: ISBN-13: 9780807776131

Publication Details

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication Date: November 1, 2014
• Number of Pages: 104
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

While there are no other editions or formats listed specifically for this ISBN, it is part of the Environment Rating Scale family of products, which includes other tools designed for assessing different aspects of early childhood environments.

Related ISBNs:

Since the ECERS-3 is part of a family of products, related ISBNs might include other tools in the Environment Rating Scale series. However, specific related ISBNs for this particular book are not readily available. For more information on related tools, you may need to refer to the broader Environment Rating Scale family.

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for the Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS-3), making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.